Blocked: meaning, definitions and examples

Generally used when access to a specific area, website, or path is physically or technologically restricted.

• The road was blocked due to the construction work
• The company blocked access to social media sites on their network

Used when something is formally or legally forbidden, typically by a governing body or authority.

• The government decided to ban smoking in public places
• The book was banned in several countries due to its controversial content

Typically used in situations where entry or participation is officially prevented, often with legal or regulatory implications.

• He was barred from entering the club after the incident
• Several players were barred from the competition for violating the rules

Used in formal contexts to indicate that an action or activity is forbidden, often used in legal or official documents.

• The policy prohibits employees from using company resources for personal gain
• The new law will prohibit the sale of certain types of fireworks